Sr. Demand Planner [Santa Ana, CA]

The Sr. Demand Planner will forecast materials and finished goods needed, manage inventory levels, report key metrics and KPIs, prepare comprehensive reports and analysis, and work cross functionally with the Iteris team to ensure efficient business operations.

What you will be doing:

• Analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other variables to predict future customer demand and create, refine, and manage forecasting models to improve accuracy and adapt to new information
• Forecasting material needs for production and collaborating with the master scheduler for replenishment
• Coordinating closely with sales, marketing, production, and operations to align promotions, new product launches, and supply chain strategies
• Generating finished goods and financial forecasts to meet requirements and project inventory levels
• Preparing comprehensive reports on inventory levels, forecasting accuracy, fill rates (order, line, unit, warehouse, and channel), customer service levels, and other key performance indicators to evaluate supply chain performance

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, finance, economics, or a related field is typically required
• Five to seven (5-7) years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, analytics, or materials management, often with supervisory responsibilities
• Experience with both direct and distribution channels and various fill rate metrics is essential
• Proficiency in inventory and supply chain management software (e.g., Oracle, ERP systems), demand planning tools (like SAP/APO, NetSuite, or Oracle), advanced skills in Salesforce, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and interpret financial and operational impacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Proven track record in multiple forecasting models - Quantitative and Qualitative

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $96,500 and $107,500 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What's in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program
• In-house training programs

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at www.iteris.com.

The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at www.almaviva.it.

Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.